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SINGAPORE: Ng Chee Meng, Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), faced backlash over his recent remarks, which were perceived as downplaying Singaporeans’ anxieties about job security. Ng had cited an NTUC survey indicating that 34% of workers, including professionals, managers, and executives (PMEs), expressed concerns about potential job security issues in the next three months. He attributed these concerns to disruptions caused by advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and the uncertain economic outlook for 2025. However, netizens were quick to challenge his perspective, emphasising the need to prioritise jobs for Singaporeans. Many argued that job security anxieties stem not from robotics or AI, but from the influx of foreign manpower. Calls were made for greater accountability and transparency in foreign manpower policies. Some also pointed out that job anxiety among Singaporeans has persisted for years, suggesting that little has changed despite repeated assurances and efforts by policymakers. 34% of Respondents Express Job Security Concerns, According to NTUC Survey At the NTUC Career Festival, held on 10–11 January at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Ng addressed these concerns in an interview with Singapore’s mainstream media. He cited NTUC’s survey, conducted in the last two months of 2024, revealed that 34% of respondents were worried about losing their jobs in the next three months. “It is not an excessively alarming number, but neither is it something we would just take and leave aside,” Ng said. He assured that NTUC is proactively addressing these concerns by promoting upskilling and reskilling initiatives while offering mentorship to help workers secure better opportunities and navigate career transitions. Ng Defends Full Employment Status, Attributes Job Churn to Economic Restructuring Ng further defended his position, asserting that the country’s economy is at full employment and that structural economic restructuring is contributing to job churn, which in turn fuels workers’ anxieties. “When there’s churn, actually they might well be the anxieties that we are observing. But importantly, how we react to the churn is most critical.” Ng stressed the importance of responding effectively to disruption and job churn. He added that NTUC aims to collaborate with business partners to innovate and seize new opportunities by focusing on increasing productivity and equipping workers with the skills needed for evolving business demands. “Because with churn, there will be new jobs, better jobs,” Ng said. “If we can move Singaporeans, upskill them, up their productivity, they can actually seize new opportunities together with businesses. With disruptions there are always opportunities.” Netizens Criticise Ng’s Remarks, Demand Job Prioritisation for Singaporeans Netizens commenting on Mothership’s Facebook post and CNA’s YouTube strongly criticised Ng Chee Meng’s remarks, expressing dissatisfaction with government foreign manpower policies and calling for job prioritisation for Singaporeans. Netizens expressed concern about older PMETs being forced to downgrade their careers and take up gig jobs, questioning whether upskilling could effectively help them overcome challenges such as age discrimination. One comment specifically asked Ng how many retrenched PMETs aged 45 to 60 had resorted to becoming hawkers, Grab drivers, or food delivery workers to make a living. Call for Review of Foreign Manpower Policies to Safeguard Local PMETs’ Interests Some netizens attributed job anxiety not to robotics or AI but to the influx of foreign manpower, and expressed support for the Progress Singapore Party’s stance on job prioritisation for Singaporeans. They aligned with Dr Tan Cheng Bock’s call for a review of foreign manpower policies to protect local PMETs and address their vulnerabilities. A comment on CNA’s YouTube post disagreed with Ng’s claim that Singapore’s economy is at full employment, noting that the YT user, who had worked in IT for 28 years, has now been unemployed for six months. A comment raised doubts about the authenticity of certificates held by foreign workers, fearing that even after upgrading their skills, Singaporeans may not be paid higher than foreign workers, and that well-paying jobs are often taken by foreigners before locals can complete their skill upgrades. A Facebook user argued that the core issue is the lack of job openings due to high operating and talent costs in Singapore, which deter companies from setting up here, with even established sectors like banking reducing their local presence. Frustration Over Persistent Job Anxiety Issue Despite Assurances and Efforts Some comments expressed frustration that job anxiety remains a persistent issue despite repeated assurances and efforts over the past five years. They questioned whether the upskilling efforts are now too late and criticised NTUC for not making significant changes between 2020 and 2024.   FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegramRedditEmail

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